tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post5869556628905118121..comments2024-03-28T02:28:44.292-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Friday July 31, 2009 Dan NaddorZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-40337077807145728712009-08-03T12:46:10.294-05:002009-08-03T12:46:10.294-05:00Anonymous @12:44pm,
Welcome! Hope to hear from you...Anonymous @12:44pm,<br />Welcome! Hope to hear from you again.Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-30716584705633646922009-08-03T12:44:00.733-05:002009-08-03T12:44:00.733-05:00well- I'm new to this blog, but happened upon ...well- I'm new to this blog, but happened upon it today...I had the unfinished puzzle from Friday in my beach bag as I unpacked from vacation, and got online to get some help- the 'hexad' and the 'campy' were still not there, and causing problems in those cprners- what a chuckle to come across this site- read some answers, and also all the great comments. My fave in this puzzle was the 'trunk' and 'I hate to ax'- thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-10461916789271807502009-08-01T08:40:37.797-05:002009-08-01T08:40:37.797-05:00for Saturday's Puzzle. It is CZaarina instead ...for Saturday's Puzzle. It is CZaarina instead of TSarina. Has to work with AlleyCat and Zia.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-38515435643257458452009-08-01T01:26:02.208-05:002009-08-01T01:26:02.208-05:00Anon, I assume you are not Chistian.Anon, I assume you are not Chistian.Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472446316589207365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-76642885625178951962009-08-01T00:27:47.473-05:002009-08-01T00:27:47.473-05:00Who is this anon a-hole at 11:10PM. Got a lot of n...Who is this anon a-hole at 11:10PM. Got a lot of nerve passing judgement on people, especially from a cowardly anonymous position. Maybe they should expose themselves, or are they afraid to back up their idiotic comments. Usually it is the ones who are so insecure with themselves that they feel a need to snipe at others from a place of hiding, lest they be seen for what they really are.JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05788816893899131122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-55491294907573974532009-07-31T23:16:39.572-05:002009-07-31T23:16:39.572-05:00Anon @11:10pm...Bite me again...Tarrajo is an upst...Anon @11:10pm...Bite me again...Tarrajo is an upstanding Mom. 'Nuff said. Can't wait to meet her.Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901963533031920633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-464127689394372792009-07-31T23:10:03.139-05:002009-07-31T23:10:03.139-05:00Tarrajo, steer really clear of Jeannie as she is a...Tarrajo, steer really clear of Jeannie as she is an immoral person. Not sure ir you saw her post at 2:19pm but not even Dennis will comment on her swill. You have your own problems bringing up a bastard child, you don't need to get together with her.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-39362122902983841272009-07-31T22:43:14.074-05:002009-07-31T22:43:14.074-05:00WH,
I second JD in thanking you for the health car...WH,<br />I second JD in thanking you for the health care rant. Also, glad you could spend time with Lois.kaziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06761801803016465459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-40012703233183965872009-07-31T22:15:28.847-05:002009-07-31T22:15:28.847-05:00In Carolina
there flows the ol' Pee Dee
The wa...In Carolina<br />there flows the ol' Pee Dee<br />The water they say is quite reedy<br />Whiskey flax grows<br />and where ever she flows<br />Moonshiners collect seeds, indeedy<br /><br />WH- well said about health care<br />CA, fav Silverstein poem is SickJDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789723171543457661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-44483672181422542512009-07-31T22:02:41.412-05:002009-07-31T22:02:41.412-05:00Chickie, you have no idea how excited I am to have...Chickie, you have no idea how excited I am to have Brady Joe back home. I just re-washed his sheets and bedding (not that anyone slept in the but him), stocked up on his favorite foods, and am going to try really hard not to spoil him. I am sure I am going to have to do some de-spoiling when he gets home as I am sure my Mom and Dad did some. I also found out he lost a tooth there and he claimed he got $5.00 from the Tooth Fairy. Not sure how I am going to explain the $1.00 I have left him in the past.<br /><br />Linda, I am so glad to see you back. You always were an uplifting person and a bright spot to me on the blog.<br /><br />Windhover, how fun it must have been to spend anytime in Lois' presence.<br /><br />I am trying to hook up with Jeannie as she seems like she would be fun too, and it turns out we don't live that far apart.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-75100884872772168232009-07-31T21:51:44.508-05:002009-07-31T21:51:44.508-05:00Linda, I have missed you darlin'. I have thou...Linda, I have missed you darlin'. I have thought about you every day you haven't posted. I always appreciate your prayers and as my little procedure went, I am healing quite nicely. Thank you for understanding my sense of humor and candor.Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901963533031920633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-55432056705646774772009-07-31T21:24:14.850-05:002009-07-31T21:24:14.850-05:00Jazzbumpa; lol, no problem.
True story of my bru...Jazzbumpa; lol, no problem. <br />True story of my brush with fame:<br />I lived in Toledo for 18 months 1998 to 1999 or therebouts, for work, and was lucky enough to meet some great folks right away. Much easier there than Chicago, might I add. Anyway, I was on some committee and someone volunteered us to take tickets & check ids for the riverfront outdoor concert series, and headliner was no less than Joan Jett. First reaction by everyone: Is she still alive?' Second reaction upon seeing her was "Holy hey, that woman has been hitting the gym <i>hard </i>!" She had abs of steel, biceps of a boxer, and maybe 5% body fat. <br />The band and Miss Jett performed, I'll pass judgement on the music, but have to say that everyone there had a good time. They put on a good show, the town was a'rockin, believe you me.<br />One of our volunteers was dating a member of theToledo Police and she made some promise to him (hmmm) in exchange for letting the 5 of us go 'backstage', really just a roped off area behind the stage. She looked a little tired but she did smile & shake hands. That kind of thing just doesn't happen in Chicago unless you're very rich or powerful. To this day, I can't name a single JJ tune, but it was a good & lucky thing to happen.<br /><br />Dang, i should have googled first to see if it really was her.....okay, yep that was her or a surgically altered version thereof. <br /> This is#5 or close, so the recipe will have to wait, Sorry, all.PJB-Chicagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18442942109541224252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-70161616203037597792009-07-31T20:35:50.798-05:002009-07-31T20:35:50.798-05:00PJB -
Thanx. The hazards of drinking and posting....PJB -<br /><br />Thanx. The hazards of drinking and posting.<br /><br />** Sent from my Blackberry was part of the joke for that little "ODE."<br /><br />Someone else here can help with SMS (whatever that means,) I'm sure.<br /><br />But, now, I really want to hear about meaning J.J. in my home town.<br /><br />Tigers trailing Indians, 3-2 in the 6th.<br /><br />Cheers!Jazzbumpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07337490817307473659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-24747285487580508882009-07-31T20:24:37.982-05:002009-07-31T20:24:37.982-05:00@Jazzbumpa; Wow, that was GOOD! I laughed so hard ...@Jazzbumpa; Wow, that was GOOD! I laughed so hard I am now wearing lemonade. That could be set to music! <br /><br />Can I please ask how you sms to the blog here? I'm trying to post a recipe but can't copy/paste the text into the box (AT&T carrier restriction, not Blogger's fault). I do have messaging on this kind-of-smart phone, but can't figure out where to send the text/sms. I'd appreciate the advice... PLUS i will tell you about meeting Joan Jett in Toledo, circa 2000. <br /><br />Thanks! (not urgent, I know it's Friday!) pjPJB-Chicagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18442942109541224252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-25801429826260736442009-07-31T20:01:15.383-05:002009-07-31T20:01:15.383-05:00Not quite an ode, but here goes:
I went down to f...Not quite an ode, but here goes:<br /><br />I went down to fish on the Peedee,*<br />In place that's slow flowing and weedy,<br />Then they opened the dam. I don't know where I am.<br />Send the Coast Guard, and be speedy.**<br /><br />* From Wikipedia:<br />It is an important source of electric power and public water supplies, as well as recreational use. While the Pee Dee is free-flowing in South Carolina, upstream in North Carolina several dams have been constructed on it. The opening and closing of these dams causes dramatic swings in the depth of the river in South Carolina.<br /><br />If depth swings, then surely flow does as well.<br /><br />** Sent from my Blackberry<br /><br />Cheers!Jazzbumpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07337490817307473659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-25884110925776039032009-07-31T19:27:39.374-05:002009-07-31T19:27:39.374-05:00Linda:
I know it seems that we are always at odds ...Linda:<br />I know it seems that we are always at odds about something or other, but I would like to point out that your Mom's problems occurred under the PRESENT health care system. As columnist Paul Krugman pointed out yesterday, the only reason our health care system functions at all is because the government programs, Medicare, Medicaid, and SChip provide a substantial portion of care for the people most in need, i.e. , people over 65 and uninsured children <br />please do not swallow the lies being put forth by the insurance industry shills. I know people well in several other countries that have universal coverage, and they to a person love it. It is my opinion that the thing faux conservatives and Republicans like my Senator McConnell fear most about national health care is that people will like it, as they do Social Security and Medicare, so much that they will never get rid of it. Why, in a Christian society, should life or death be based on one's ability to pay?windhoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09185847697518005172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-62501053203215943402009-07-31T19:10:02.945-05:002009-07-31T19:10:02.945-05:00Ciao a tutti. No more French from me today. I had ...Ciao a tutti. No more French from me today. I had a frittata for breakfast today, which is Italian for "the omelette fell apart."<br /><br />Today's puzzle was, um, extra taxing on my cortex, but redeemed itself by a new river, at least for me, the mighty "Peedee." If someone hasn't yet composed an ode to it, one of our poets-in-residence should take a crack at it! Also, SOSO was a great--you know I love me some words with double syllables.<br /><br />@Clearayez, et al.: Andy Kaufman (1949-1984) was a "love'em or hate'em" kind of performer: he induced lots of nervouis twitters in audiences, not a lot of laughs. The number of people today who claimed to have seen him live is exceeded <i>only</i> by the number of people who say they were at Woodstock. He always said "I'm not a comic. I have never told a joke." That's true, but he sure knew how to stay in character as "Foreign Man" and as Latka on Taxi.: it was never clear just how much he cared whether folks found him funny, or if he really was more than slightly autistic. He was much loved on the East Coast, ignored here in the Midwest, and sort of a freakshow novelty in the West. His spot-on Elvis impersonation was loved even by Presley, and he famously got into a feud with Michael Richards (he of Seinfeld fame and the ferociously racist rant.) How much of Andy's act was comedic and how much was just bad improv isn't easy to say. A nonsmoking healthy eater, he still died of lung cancer at 35, so all we can do is guess how or if he would have veered off in another direction, or if he had other talents. <br /><br />To close on a positive note, I'd say that he consistently kept people guessing, approached his work with bravery, and he once took a large audience out for <b> milk and cookies</b> after a show. That is one thing I should emulate. Maybe the icecream shakes featured on this blog would be better?<br /><br />Rita Rudner, whose quote started the day for us thanks to Dennis, is comedy's equivalent of Nancy Saloman (spelling?) in lending a hand to up & comers. She's gone a little mainstream in her Vegas show, but hasn't lost her edge.<br /><br />Ice-cream pie/cake recipe to follow later....<br /><br />"Count your blessings, so you'll know if someone steals them." (anon)PJB-Chicagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18442942109541224252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-72607084184741656072009-07-31T19:03:40.355-05:002009-07-31T19:03:40.355-05:00Linda,
Did you read my 10:19 post yesterday?
Glad...Linda,<br /><br />Did you read my 10:19 post yesterday?<br />Glad you're back, I missed you.JIMBOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934491040910020956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-74075300242423626832009-07-31T18:42:40.659-05:002009-07-31T18:42:40.659-05:00CA: `glib: (according to Webster) marked by ease ...CA: `glib: (according to Webster) <i> marked by ease and fluency in speaking (haven`t actually heard him) and writing, often to the point of being superficial( in a <i>good</i> way) or tricky. </i><br /><br />Often, clowns and persons glib are "masking" deep thoughts and/or hurts...anyway, he`s always a good read (aren`t you, Dennis!)<br /><br />Went to Florida...a long, multi-day car trip. Always take a lot of stuff and bring even more stuff back...hence, we don`t fly. We do stop every two to three hours and walk briskly...we do not want blood clots! It was unmercifully hot and muggy until the last day or so...beaches so crowded we drove as much as 45 minutes waiting for a spot to park...went originally because Mom had been scheduled for eye surgery but HMO moved all her records to another Dr. with no notice or warning. A possible preview of Nationalized Medicine?<br /><br />Jimbo: How about another true story?Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06457316489674295230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-54295026603060466482009-07-31T18:20:29.816-05:002009-07-31T18:20:29.816-05:00Windhover, I knew I'd love The Irish, a grown-...Windhover, I knew I'd love The Irish, a grown-up with no room for petty jealousy. <br /><b>WH</b> "I'm going to meet a female internet pal for a drink." <br /><b>Irish</b> "Sure, go head. I'll just stick around here and sweep the dirt floor with a twig broom. See ya later." <br /><br />I'm so glad that you had a wonderful visit with Lois and am looking forward to that photo.<br /><br />Linda, Where did you go on your trip and why the sore backside? <br /><br />BTW, Dennis is a Mensa member so he's definitely a thinker. Maybe "glib-" wasn't the right word.<br /><br />That's 5 for me today. Have a good evening everyone.Clear Ayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463641770718104835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-89733879485490789512009-07-31T17:54:48.753-05:002009-07-31T17:54:48.753-05:00Hi,
Stinker of a puzzle. Nuff said.
Damn weather ...Hi,<br />Stinker of a puzzle. Nuff said.<br /><br />Damn weather is never going to cool down. It' 100 out there, cloudy and very humid. Thunderstorms? We're also starting to get some smoke in the valley from fires.<br /><br />Supposed to go to a church picnic tomorrow at 10. I'm already trying to figure out how to get sick before then:}<br /><br />Later,<br />Charlettetreefroghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09555676766985705783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-22486231537982909982009-07-31T17:42:04.090-05:002009-07-31T17:42:04.090-05:00Linda:
welcome back. The "little wife" w...Linda:<br />welcome back. The "little wife" was, of course, at home, <br />barefoot, and (maybe) pregnant. We do live in Kentucky, you know. <br /><br />To all Crossword Corner bloggers:<br />whatever your image of "our Lois " may have been, it's true. Brilliant conversationalist, hot as hell, leave 'em wanting more. That's Lois. We had a (relatively) innocent bystander take a picture, which I<br />understand may be posted on the blog next week, assuming Lois actually survives the weekend.<br /> <br />Bottom line, no joking, no bulls--t, this is, as Dennis said a couple of days ago, a remarkable and quite wonderful woman. It was a great pleasure meeting her.windhoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09185847697518005172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-39865859265192199312009-07-31T17:13:31.286-05:002009-07-31T17:13:31.286-05:00And now we have a Christmas card. I love Christmas...And now we have a Christmas card. I love Christmas.... and cards.joenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-9840889907307973172009-07-31T17:10:54.407-05:002009-07-31T17:10:54.407-05:00Looks like we have Jeannie and Jeanne. I think I g...Looks like we have Jeannie and Jeanne. I think I got them mixed up. Sorry if I did.joenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-31326246026252038532009-07-31T16:50:58.313-05:002009-07-31T16:50:58.313-05:00I started to post all my problems with this puzzle...I started to post all my problems with this puzzle, but no one wants to hear another litany of complaints and since I can't think of anything clever or amusing to say, I'll just say - have a great weekend. I'll 'see' you all on Monday.Elissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12701988102596918673noreply@blogger.com